Where is Reading FREE all summer long?

Summer Reading at New York Libraries

Summer Reading is going on now at libraries across New York. Children and teens participating in the program receive book recommendations and engage in educational activities at their local libraries. The program is a fun way to prevent summer learning loss. When kids read over the summer, they build their reading skills and will be better prepared for the upcoming school year. Visit a library near you today to sign up your child.

Summer Reading at New York Libraries is an annual program that brings children and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. In 2016, 2.1 million New York children, birth to 18 years, participated in the State Library-sponsored program.

The State Library coordinates the program and works with the 23 public library systems throughout the state providing a summer reading theme, promotional materials, a creative idea manual, and state-level support.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017

We are very proud of our 99 rising high school freshmen as they embark on the next phase of their educational journey.

100% of eighth graders are attending public and private schools, in a variety of special programs and specialized schools, as well as zoned schools.

100% passing rate for those students who took the NYS Regents Examinations in Core Algebra 1 and Living Environment.

Congratulations to their families and teachers as well.

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National Junior Honor Society P.S./I.S. 229K Chapter

"The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929."

"Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in official Honor Society activities. National Honor Society (high school) and NJHS (middle school) chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service." (Source: NJHS webpage)

The P.S./I.S. 229K Chapter was chartered October 27, 2010. We will celebrate our seventh annual induction ceremony onWednesday, June 7, 2017, at 6:30 PM.All are welcome.

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Learn to Ride—Kids | Bike New York

Learn to Ride—Kids is a free group class for children who are ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time. With our safe, easy, effective method and experienced instructors, kids will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle. Most students get the hang of it in one session, but even if they don’t, parents will leave equipped with an easy, low-stress technique that will have their kids riding independently in no time.

This is not a school-sponsored event, but it is brought to our wider community due to the "Bike Safety" work of our fourth grade gifted and talented classes over the past few years. To find out more details and to register, click here: Bike NYC

Saturday, June 3, at the Dyker Basketball Courts in the park. Remember: pre-registration is required (using the link above).

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Families Need to Address 13 Reasons Why

Our first priority is providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. As parents and educators, it is important that we be aware of what our young people are watching, reading and talking about. This helps open the door for important conversations centered on topics that interest them. It also provides an opportunity for you to offer support and guidance and be aware of what information they may be getting from the media and their peers.

Many students are watching and talking about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

National PTA's TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2017. We can’t wait to #ThankATeacher with you!

This year’s theme is “Teachers Deliver.” And they do! Teachers deliver so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures. From May 8-12, 2017, we would like to celebrate teachers and deliver our thanks and gratitude to them.

Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Join us during PTA Teacher Appreciation Week to #ThankATeacher for all that they deliver to our nation’s children.

New York State Examinations for Grades 3-8: Mathematics

During the first week of May, students in grades 3 to 8 will participate in the annual New York State Mathematics Examinations.

Every spring, the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Examinations are administered to students across New York State. These annual tests are designed to measure how well students are mastering the learning standards that guide classroom instruction and help to ensure that students are on the right track to graduate from high school with the critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skills needed for success in college and the modern workplace.

PTA MARCH FOR VETERANS DRIVE

During most of this month, we would like to show appreciation to our neighbors at the Brooklyn Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital (800 Poly Place, across from the Dyker Beach Golf Course) through a collection of the following suggested items for those whom they serve:> Circle Word Search (large print)> Pencils/Pens> Board games> Jigsaw Puzzles> Various toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, comb, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

Students may drop off items in our main lobby. The drive ends on March 21.

Pre-Kindergarten Links

The Pre-Kindergarten Program

The New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core is organized into five broad developmental and interrelated domains. The five distinct, but highly interrelated domains provide the structure for the New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core. A brief description of each domain appears below:

 Approaches to Learning – How children become involved in learning and acquiring knowledge.  Physical Development and Health – Children’s physical health and ability to engage in daily activities.

 Social and Emotional Development – The emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that give meaning to children’s experiences in the home, school, and larger community.

 Communication, Language, and Literacy – How children understand, create, and communicate meaning.

 Cognition and Knowledge of the World – What children need to know and understand about their world and how they apply what they know. This domain is a direct reflection of the content competencies and knowledge of the Common Core Learning Standards.